Museum Hopper

Guest post here from Katie's friend Steve. Last weekend, I visited DC and intrigued by the idea of the International Spy Museum . The museum itself is located near the National Mall, and features (if I recall correctly) three floors of exhibit space along with a spy-themed gift shop and restaurant. I was a little caught off-guard by the admission price; $18 plus tax was pretty steep, especially considering that most museums in DC are free. For an additional price there are also some more interactive activities available, called Operation Spy and Spy in the City , but I only opted for the standard museum self-tour, which had a bit of an interactive element as well. The whole museum experience is framed by a choose-your-own-adventure style espionage action story that unfolds throughout the exhibits. You first choose one of several covers and check out the dossier with your mission details. There are various checkpoints throughout the museum at which you progress through...